APUSH Unit 9 Review (1980-Present)

Vocabulary and key thematic concepts from APUSH Unit 9, covering the era from 1980 to the early 21st century.

1980

The year marking the election of Ronald Reagan and the beginning of the conservative resurgence.

Conservative Resurgence

A political movement at the beginning of the period dominated by the election of Ronald Reagan, tax cuts, and industry deregulation.

Ronald Reagan

The US President whose election in 1980 led to widespread policies for tax cuts and deregulation of industries.

New Deal and Great Society

Liberal programs that conservatives attempted to cut during the conservative resurgence, though many voters resisted these moves.

1991

The year the Cold War ended following the collapse of the Soviet Union.

Global Superpower

The role the United States assumed after the collapse of the Soviet Union, asserting more power on the world stage.

Sunbelt states

The region where a significant migration of Americans moved in search of work as the economy improved during this period.

September 11th, 2001

The date of terrorist attacks that led to costly wars abroad and domestic debates over privacy and government surveillance.

Iraq and Afghanistan

The locations of costly wars fought by the United States abroad following the terrorist attacks of September 11th, 2001.

Government Surveillance

A topic of intense domestic debate alongside its impact on the right to privacy following the events of September 11th, 2001.